The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 51,900
€ 29,600
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
56.2
72.5
79.6
57.3
72
79.9
72.5 in
Width
72 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.2 in
Height
57.3 in
111
186.1
110
190.7
186.1 in
Length
190.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.1 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
B9 (8W)
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRTC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
706 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
